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10 Dec 2016 6:13:24am

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Recent worldwide research has been done in relation to the effectiveness of peritonectomy surgery: see summary at Journey to becoming a Nationally Funded Peritonectomy CenterPeritonectomy HIPEC—contemporary results, indications- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3752351/. For example, peritoneal mesothelioma a previously invariably fatal disease is now treated with a 50% 5-year survival after peritonectomy/HIPEC.

The NSW Health Minister has admitted the growing demand for peritonectomy surgery. No doubt a reflection of the results obtained. See www.livesatrisk.com.au for information about the campaign for more peritonectomy surgery to meet the growing demand so that all Australians can have this life-saving surgery within clinically appropriate timeframes to ensure the best outcomes.

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